Boko Haram Ambushes APC Candidate's Convoy in Borno

On Thursday, July 24, 2026, Boko Haram terrorists ambushed the convoy of Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. The attack occurred around 2:30 PM near Kareto community, where the terrorists had planted landmines.

A police armoured vehicle leading the convoy triggered one of the devices. Gubio was returning to Maiduguri from Damasak, where he had expressed gratitude to APC members for their support in his emergence as the party's consensus candidate during the last primary elections.

ASP Keneth Daso, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the attackers used Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and fired Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) at the convoy. A combined team of security personnel responded quickly to repel the attackers.

While there were no casualties among security personnel or civilians, one police armoured vehicle sustained damage. This incident highlights the ongoing security threats along key routes in northern Borno State, where Boko Haram continues to target both civilians and government-linked movements.